Gerald Ross Urquhart

1939 - 2021

Gerald Ross Urquhart passed away June 11, 2021. He was born in Detroit on September 1, 1939, to Thornton and Clare Urquhart. He graduated from Farmington High School and attended University of Michigan. He graduated from Detroit Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and was a registered Professional Engineer. He worked for Ford Motor Company at the Tractor Division as a Quality Engineer. Jerry joined the National Guard and served in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis. He and Cora Hoffman were married for 56 years and had three children, Jennifer Marie, Gerald Ross, Jr., and Rachel Lynn. He is survived by his wife, his son Gerald Ross, Jr. (Michelle Poorman), his daughter Rachel (Christ Shaskos), grandsons Willoughby and Benjamin Urquhart, granddaughter Lenna Shaskos, sister Lois (Tom) Sundrla, and brothers Charles (Carol) and Thornton (Gloria) Urquhart and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Jennifer Urquhart. He liked photography and had his own darkroom before digital. He and his wife liked to travel and took many cruises. They visited 49 states and most of Europe. A memorial service will be held at 11 at Dimondale United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Interment will be in Delta Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.